GO! Strip Cutter - 5 1/2" (5" Finished) (#55026)

How to Die Cut 5½" Strips:

• 5 1/2" Strips: Cut 6" wide strips across width of fabric to cut one, 5 1/2" strip. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts six strips. 
• 5 1/2" Squares: Start with a 5 1/2" strip aligning it across die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 6" widths. Cut six 5 1/2" squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 36 squares. 
• 45° Diamond-7 7/8" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 5 1/2" strip. Align your 5 1/2" strip across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line. 
• 30° Diamond-11" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 5 1/2" strip. Align your 5 1/2" strip across the die board to the right side of the 30° guide line. 
• 60° Diamond-6 3/8" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 5 1/2" strip. Align your 5 1/2" strip across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line. 

Why Quilters Love the GO! 5½" Strip Cutter Die: 

• Many quilters struggle with cutting long strips for borders. The GO! Strip Cutter-5 1/2" makes it easy to cut perfect strips for borders, applique panels, bar quilts and more. 
• No sliding rulers! No miscuts! The GO! Strip Cutter-5 1/2" includes one strip that can be a challenge to cut by hand. 
• Ideal for scrappy quilts! Easily cut up to 6 layers of scraps or full length fabric on the die to get three perfectly cut 5 1/2" strips in one pass thru the cutter. 
• GO! Strip Cutter-5 1/2" includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing. 
• Cut perfect 5 1/2" strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds. 
• Die blades are 23" long and are open at both ends to allow cutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt. 
• Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more! 
• Free pattern downloads available to get you started.

AccuQuilt Benefits: 

• Cut so much more fabric in less time. 
• Get accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes
• Easiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
• Save fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. 
• Safe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers

Die Tips: 

• With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. 
• Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle.  Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. 
• Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. 
• It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.